Ronnie Van Zant - Simple Man lyrics

[Verse 1] Well Mama told me when I was young Said sit beside me, my only son And listen closely to what I say And if you do this, it'll help you some sunny day [Verse 2] Oh, take your time, don't live too fast Troubles will come and they will pa** You'll find a woman, and you'll find love And don't forget that there is someone up above [Chorus] And be a simple kind of man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me son If you can [Verse 3] Forget your lust, for the rich man's gold All that you need now, is in your soul And you can do this, oh baby, if you try All that I want from you my son, is to be satisfied [Chorus] And be a simple kind of man Oh be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me son If you can [Verse 4] Oh, don't you worry, you'll find yourself Follow your heart, and nothing else And you can do this, oh baby, if you try All that I want from you my son, is to be satisfied [Chorus - Variation] And be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me son If you can So baby be a simple, be a simple man Oh, won't you do this for me son If you can